devilfish

• Существительное, обозначающее несколько морских животных, включая серо-чёрного кита среднего размера из северной части Тихого океана, донного головоногого моллюска с мягким овальным телом и восемью длинными щупальцами, или чрезвычайно крупного пелагического тропического ската, питающегося планктоном и мелкой рыбой.

A noun referring to any of several marine animals, including a medium-sized greyish-black whale of the northern Pacific, a bottom-living cephalopod with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles, or an extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes.

1. Gray whaleC1formalscientific

   A medium-sized whale with a greyish-black color, found in the northern Pacific Ocean.

   Серый кит

   • The devilfish, also known as the gray whale, migrates along the Pacific coast.
   • Researchers tracked the devilfish population in the Bering Sea.
   • The devilfish is known for its distinctive mottled grey skin.

   Синонимыgray whalegrey whale

2. OctopusB2informalscientific

   A bottom-dwelling sea creature with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles.

   Осьминог

   • The devilfish used its tentacles to capture prey on the ocean floor.
   • Local fishermen often call the octopus a devilfish due to its appearance.
   • A devilfish can change color to blend in with its surroundings.

   Синонимыoctopus

3. Manta rayC1formalscientific

   An extremely large tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fish; usually harmless but dangerous if harpooned.

   Манта

   • The devilfish glided gracefully through the warm ocean waters.
   • Divers often swim alongside the gentle devilfish without fear.
   • A harpooned devilfish can become dangerous due to its size and strength.

   Синонимыmantamanta ray